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Giant Yukon FX XC Full Suspension
Product DescriptionMake the most of your off-road excursions with this smooth-riding trail machine. With a lightweight yet durable ALUXX aluminum frame, 4 inches of rear suspension travel and a plush suspension fork, Yukon FX can take whatever the terrain dishes out.
Giant Yukon FX XC Full Suspension Pro Review
Using a simple but elegant aluminum chassis, the Giant Yukon FX comes equipped with Hayes MX-4 mechanical disc brakes (front and rear) and Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 cranks. Shifters are SRAM (SX4) as is the rear derailleur. SRAM also provides the 8-speed cassette (PG830) while the front derailleur comes in the form of Shimano’s budget-friendly Alivio line. Continue reading →
User Reviews
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george Date Reviewed: September 18, 2012 Strengths: Excelent downhil behaviour for the money. Weaknesses: Seat, pedals, tires Bottom Line: 
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TrailBlazinKC Date Reviewed: July 31, 2012 Strengths: Giant rear air shock, SRAM X7 front derailleur, frame. Weaknesses: Suntour front fork, pedals, seat. Bottom Line:
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citiznkain Date Reviewed: June 11, 2012 Strengths: - gear ratio - front lock out. I actually enjoy locking out the front fork for going up the trail. - push-push shifters are easy to use and work great - the air shock is quite nice if you set it so a zero camber. you don't get to much sag when going up trails Weaknesses: - cable disc brakes feel off a little, but i'm comparing this to cantilever brakes. - i don't like the plastic tabs used to mount the cables to the frame. Bottom Line:
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rockymtbiker Date Reviewed: June 11, 2012 Strengths: hard to beat $900 for a dual suspension ride these days. Weaknesses: The derailleur is a bit weak. The seat and seat post are a joke. The seat was comfy, but flimsy. The seat post is not adjustable OTHER than height. You'll need a new seatpost. Bottom Line: 
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huffster
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 21, 2012 Strengths: This bike has taken pretty much everything XC/AM I can throw at it. The frame, rear suspension, brake components, wheelset and most of the drivetrain have been trouble free except for normal wear and tear. Weaknesses: The bike is on the heavy side. The stock front coil shock did not hold up and I recently replaced that. The seat only has a single bolt clamp and that has become problematic not staying tight, so that had to be replaced. The stock Kenda Small Block tires were really bad in anything wet/muddy, but probably fine for dry/hard-pack conditions and or road riding. They had to go too. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Stewart State Forest and Wawayanda State Park Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Open market via Crai
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John
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 9, 2012 Strengths: Versatility, weight, suspension, durability, and PRICE! Comfortable geometry too, but that's an opinion Weaknesses: Stock fork is not so great, stock pedals are bad, no rear-lockout, and it's not so good for road riding. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cave Trail, Pocatello ID Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Paradise Creek Bicyc Similar Products Used: Giant Trance Trek Fuel EX
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Babylon Date Reviewed: April 26, 2012 Strengths: Just gt the bike a month ago and took it for a ride in the parks recently and I am enjoying my ride. Weaknesses: Shifting is hard sometimes. Shifter skips. Bottom Line:
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Matthew225
a All Mountain Rider
from Saddle Brook, Nj, USA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2012 Strengths: 2012 Giant Yukon Fx. Great around corners, very nimble, great control. For the money, the bike is excellent. Styling is also a plus as well. Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1050.00 Similar Products Used: Trek 820 
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Photo-John
a All Mountain Rider
from SLC Date Reviewed: February 9, 2012 Strengths: Sweet kick stand and nice bright red spring! Weaknesses: Too light. Needs more reflectors and chrome. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bike Path Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Walmart Similar Products Used: Razor scooter. Big wheel. Moped. Green Machine. Bike Setup: Totally rad with tons of stickers and mirrors
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twyeld
a Cross Country Rider
from Oz Date Reviewed: February 6, 2012 Strengths: Built like a tank. Flies along and handles a lot more abuse than my Anthem X would/does. Weaknesses: The shock mounts are non-standard so it's difficult to upgrade to a different/better rear shock (I need to get a stepped axle machined to fit a Fox RP). And where the axle goes through the frame at the bottom of the shock only the swingarm has bushes - this means the frame lugs can get worn allowing for some slop in the movement - i got some brass bushes fitted. Otherwise pretty bombproof. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $750.00 Similar Products Used: Anthem X, XTC Bike Setup: Current setup is with a 150mm Sektor fork spacered down to 140 and an Airo 2 shock out back. Stylo cranks, bars, stem, seatpost, X7 gears etc, solid axles fitted to standard wheels for going down (although I also have some DT x1800s if I want to do any climbing/XC training). The longer forks give it a bit more BB height and about 69degs - better for descending. Only having 100mm out back seems to be fine for drops as the Airo shock is small can and goes so a steep susp curve but doesn't seem to bottom harshly. All up weight (with DT wheels) ~13kg which is fine for an AM hack (the frame alone is 3.1kg).
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DMFW_5
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas Date Reviewed: December 2, 2011 Strengths: Fit and geometry Weaknesses: Weight, fork. Bike feels front heavy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: switchgrass Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1050.00 Purchased At: Harleys bicycle Similar Products Used: Trek Bike Setup: 2012 with x5 rear derailer
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rustywagom
a Weekend Warrior
from Ventura CA Date Reviewed: September 5, 2011 Strengths: Great looking.. Flat out gets the job done Weaknesses: Still getting use to the seat.. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: White Ledge Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $850.00 Purchased At: Matts cycles Similar Products Used: Specialized, Giant Bike Setup: Stock
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dimitrisfoundoulakis@hotm
a Weekend Warrior
from kos,greece Date Reviewed: June 29, 2011 Strengths: durable,good performing,fun,good looks,offers what much more expensive bikes offer. Weaknesses: little heavy,but can be upgraded and become lighter. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $850.00 Purchased At: december,2011
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Yukon rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Simi Valley, California, United States Date Reviewed: June 11, 2011 Strengths: It can handle the jumps and the upgraded fork (rock shox dart 2) is great Weaknesses: Heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bulldog Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $850.00 Purchased At: Peddlers West Similar Products Used: Giant Boulder
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Boaz
a Cross Country Rider
from Wodonga, Vic, Australia Date Reviewed: June 1, 2011 Strengths: Super cheap dual supention. Tough frame and the rear shock feels so smooth and has never ever ever stuffed up! Light for its price. Very good down hill.I've won gold on this thing! The cable disks are very weak, needed upgading if you want to get serious. Weaknesses: Low Quality components,The dart front fork can get stuck and it makes up 15% of the bikes total wieght, it can also skweek from time to time. Ive upgraded every single thing on this bike eccept for the shocks and the frame! Very bad uphill. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sling shot,No more secrets Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Push Bikes Similar Products Used: Other Giant Hardtails. Bike Setup: Only the frame and shocks are original.
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